Education Programs - Resource Conservation Workshop

2015 Program Information

Dates

Place

Bragaw Residence Hall
NC State University (Central Campus)
210 Dan Allen Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina
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Registration

3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, June 21, 2015

Program Schedule

Sunday - Registration, informal outdoor buffet and orientation

Monday - Classes and outdoor study trips

Tuesday - Outdoor study trips and career night

Wednesday - Outdoor study trips and college orientation

Thursday - Outdoor study trips and picnic dinner

Friday - Examination, award ceremony (end by 1:30 p.m.)

Subjects to be Covered

Soil characteristics and soil conservation

Wildlife and fisheries management

Forest management

Nonagricultural uses for soils

Water quality and watershed management

Housing

Students will be housed in the Bragaw Residence Hall (air conditioned dormitory) on NCSU campus. Adult counselors will be provided based on one counselor for every 7-8 students.

In case of emergency, call 919.515.2261 (between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.); after 5:00 p.m. call Campus Public Safety at 919.515.3333. Be prepared to identify your student by name along with the specifics of your emergency.

Meals

During the week, some organized meals will be provided in conjunction with the workshop. There will be several meals that will need to be purchased separately; numerous eating facilities are available in the vicinity of the dormitory where students are housed where additional meals can be purchased.

Insurance

Students will be fully covered (except for pre-existing conditions) on and off campus throughout the duration of the workshop. Coverage includes up to $2,500.00 accidental and $500.00 sickness. Medical services may be provided at the University Infirmary or other health care facilities.

Eligibility

A student who has demonstrated an interest in natural resource conservation is eligible to attend. High school graduates are not eligible to attend. Priority should be given to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students may participate only one time in this workshop.

Costs

The cost of the workshop is $375.00 per student, which will be paid by the sponsoring district. This includes room, linens, instructional supplies, insurance and planned meal functions. A refrigerator and microwave are provided in most rooms.

In addition, the sponsoring district should provide each student with enough money to cover the cost of food other than organized meals and a parking pass for the week ($20.00). (11 meals - $100.00 is suggested).

Clothing

OUTDOOR STUDY TRIPS: There will be activities in the field Monday through Thursday. There will be a considerable amount of walking and outdoor exposure so you should bring a cap or hat, full-length jeans, comfortable closed-toe shoes, socks long enough to cover over pant legs to protect from ticks, and sunscreen to protect against sunburn. You may also want to bring insect repellent.